# 🏛️Utility & Governance

True decentralized governance where token holders control the entire protocol.

### Token Utility Overview

#### Primary Utilities

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**Full protocol control**:

* Vote on fee adjustments
* Approve new chain integrations
* Control treasury spending
* Decide on protocol upgrades
* **Voting weight**: 1 token = 1 vote
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{% tab title="💰 Revenue Sharing" %}
**Direct fee distribution**:

* **10% of all trading fees** → Stakers
* **Daily distributions** in ETH/BNB/SOL
* **Proportional rewards** based on stake
* **Auto-compounding** available
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**Trading cost reduction**:

* Up to **50% lower fees** for large holders
* **Volume multipliers** for active traders
* **Cross-chain benefits** on all networks
* **Instant activation** upon staking
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**Exclusive features**:

* **Advanced AI analytics** for Gold+ tiers
* **Priority customer support**
* **Early access** to new features
* **VIP community channels**
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### Staking Mechanics

#### Flexible Staking

**No lock-up required**:

* **Stake anytime**: Immediate activation
* **Unstake anytime**: No waiting period
* **Liquid tokens**: Receive tradeable s0QP
* **Base APY**: 8-15% depending on protocol revenue

#### Enhanced Staking Tiers

**Lock for higher rewards**:

| Lock Period  | APY Bonus | Total APY | Benefits Unlocked               |
| ------------ | --------- | --------- | ------------------------------- |
| **Flexible** | +0%       | 8-15%     | Basic voting, fee sharing       |
| **30 days**  | +2%       | 10-17%    | 10% fee discount                |
| **90 days**  | +4%       | 12-19%    | 25% fee discount                |
| **180 days** | +6%       | 14-21%    | 40% fee discount + AI access    |
| **365 days** | +8%       | 16-23%    | 50% fee discount + VIP benefits |

#### s0QP Liquid Staking Benefits

**Best of both worlds**:

* **Earn staking rewards** (8-23% APY)
* **Keep liquidity** through s0QP tokens
* **Use in DeFi**: Lend, farm, or trade s0QP
* **Governance power**: s0QP votes = 0QP votes

### DAO Governance Structure

#### Proposal System

**Anyone can propose** with 10,000 0QP:

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**What can be proposed**:

* **Fee adjustments**: Change trading spreads
* **New features**: Add protocol functionality
* **Chain expansion**: Launch on new networks
* **Treasury spending**: Fund development/marketing
* **Emergency actions**: Security responses
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{% tab title="⏱️ Voting Timeline" %}
**Standard process**:

1. **Proposal submission**: 10K 0QP required
2. **Discussion period**: 7 days for community debate
3. **Voting period**: 5 days for token holder votes
4. **Execution delay**: 48 hours before implementation
5. **Implementation**: Automatic or manual execution
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{% tab title="✅ Approval Thresholds" %}
**Different requirements by impact**:

* **Minor updates**: 51% approval, 5% quorum
* **Fee changes**: 60% approval, 10% quorum
* **Major upgrades**: 67% approval, 15% quorum
* **Emergency actions**: 75% approval, 20% quorum
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#### Voting Mechanics

**How voting works**:

* **Snapshot voting**: Gas-free off-chain votes
* **Quadratic scaling**: Reduce whale influence
* **Delegation**: Allow others to vote with your tokens
* **Historical weight**: Based on average holdings over time

**Voting rewards**:

* **50 Zero Points** per proposal vote
* **Bonus multipliers** for consistent participation
* **Special NFTs** for governance contributors
* **Priority access** to new features

### DAO Treasury Management

#### Treasury Composition

**Community-controlled funds**:

* **150M 0QP tokens** reserved for protocol needs
* **Fee revenue accumulation** in multiple assets
* **Strategic reserves** for opportunities
* **Emergency funds** for security incidents

#### Spending Categories

**Pre-approved spending** (no vote required):

* **Security audits**: Up to $100K per quarter
* **Infrastructure**: Server and development tools
* **Bug bounties**: Up to $50K per vulnerability
* **Routine operations**: Basic maintenance costs

**Community vote required**:

* **Marketing campaigns**: >$50K spending
* **New team hiring**: Any full-time positions
* **Major partnerships**: Strategic collaborations
* **Token grants**: Community project funding

#### Treasury Dashboard

**Full transparency at treasury.0qp.finance**:

* Real-time balance tracking
* Historical spending reports
* Proposal funding status
* Revenue vs expenses analysis

### Governance Participation

#### Who Can Participate

**All 0QP holders**:

* **Minimum**: 1 0QP token for basic voting
* **Proposals**: 10,000 0QP to submit new proposals
* **Delegation**: Any amount can be delegated
* **Committees**: Apply to join working groups

#### Governance Committees

**Specialized working groups**:

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**Focus**: Protocol security and audits

* **Members**: 5-7 technical experts
* **Term**: 6 months
* **Powers**: Emergency pause authority
* **Requirements**: Technical background + 50K 0QP
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{% tab title="💼 Treasury Committee" %}
**Focus**: Financial management and spending

* **Members**: 5-7 finance/business experts
* **Term**: 6 months
* **Powers**: Spending recommendations
* **Requirements**: Finance background + 50K 0QP
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{% tab title="🚀 Growth Committee" %}
**Focus**: Marketing and partnerships

* **Members**: 5-7 marketing/BD experts
* **Term**: 6 months
* **Powers**: Partnership approval
* **Requirements**: Marketing background + 25K 0QP
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### Governance Rewards

#### Participation Incentives

**Active governance earns rewards**:

| Activity             | Reward                     | Frequency |
| -------------------- | -------------------------- | --------- |
| **Vote on proposal** | 50 Zero Points             | Per vote  |
| **Submit proposal**  | 500 Zero Points            | If passed |
| **Committee member** | 1,000 0QP                  | Monthly   |
| **Delegate votes**   | 10 Points per 1K delegated | Monthly   |

#### Long-term Incentives

**Sustained participation benefits**:

* **Governance NFTs**: Rare collectibles for active voters
* **Historical voting power**: Bonus weight for long-term participants
* **Committee priority**: Preference for experienced governors
* **Special events**: Exclusive governance gatherings

### Emergency Governance

#### Emergency Procedures

**For critical security issues**:

**Security Committee Powers**:

* **Immediate pause**: Stop all protocol functions
* **Emergency upgrades**: Deploy critical fixes
* **Fund protection**: Secure user assets
* **Communication**: Official incident response

**Community Override**:

* **75% vote**: Can reverse emergency actions
* **48-hour window**: Time limit for community response
* **Full transparency**: All actions publicly logged
* **Post-incident review**: Required improvement analysis

### Decentralization Timeline

#### Current State (Launch)

* **DAO governance**: Active from day 1
* **Community treasury**: Fully functional
* **Emergency multi-sig**: Temporary security measure
* **Open participation**: No restrictions

#### 6 Months Post-Launch

* **Remove emergency controls**: Transfer to pure DAO
* **Elect committees**: First governance committees
* **Establish precedents**: Voting patterns and norms
* **International expansion**: Global governance participation

#### Long-term Vision (1+ Years)

* **Full decentralization**: Complete community control
* **Mature governance**: Established processes and culture
* **Cross-protocol coordination**: Governance alliances
* **Regulatory compliance**: Adapt to global requirements

### Getting Governance Power

#### Step 1: Acquire 0QP

**Multiple ways to earn tokens**:

* Buy on DEXs for immediate participation
* Provide liquidity to earn LP rewards
* Trade actively for Zero Points conversion
* Participate in protocol to earn rewards

#### Step 2: Start Participating

**Begin with small steps**:

* Read proposals and community discussions
* Vote on proposals that interest you
* Join Discord governance channels
* Follow governance social accounts

#### Step 3: Increase Involvement

**Deeper participation**:

* Stake tokens for enhanced voting power
* Submit your own improvement proposals
* Apply for governance committee positions
* Delegate voting power if traveling/busy

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**True decentralization**: Your voice matters regardless of holding size. All governance is community-driven from day 1.
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### Governance Tools

#### Voting Interface

**Easy participation at vote.0qp.finance**:

* **Snapshot integration**: Gas-free voting
* **Mobile-friendly**: Vote from anywhere
* **Delegation tools**: Manage proxy voting
* **History tracking**: See your voting record

#### Discussion Forums

**Community governance discussion**:

* **Discord governance** channels for real-time chat
* **Commonwealth forum** for structured discussion
* **Proposal drafting** collaborative tools
* **Expert AMAs** with governance committee members
